Patterns of Change in Adolescent Smoking Behavior and Results of a One Year Follow-up of a Smoking Prevention Program.

Coe, Rodney M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ266440

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Aug

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Patterns of Change in Adolescent Smoking Behavior and Results of a One Year Follow-up of a Smoking Prevention Program.

Coe, Rodney M.; And Others

Journal of School Health, v52 n8 p348-353 Aug 1982

A smoking prevention program consisting of eight one-hour sessions was conducted with seventh- and eighth-grade students focusing on resisting peer pressure and understanding the role of mass media in encouraging smoking. One year after the program, the proportion of nonsmoking students remained higher among program participants. (FG)

Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives, Habit Formation, Health Education, Junior High Schools, Peer Influence, Positive Reinforcement, Prevention, Smoking, Social Reinforcement, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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